Oct 2, 2024

Biden’s “Great Society”

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We compare the mark on the economy made by two presidents: Joe Biden and Lyndon Johnson.

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Breaking Ground

How the relationship between government and economy has changed since "The Great Society"

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst

Oct 2, 2024

Decades after the promise of "The Great Society" for Americans, President Biden is once again changing the relationship between the economy and the government.

Many modern government programs have roots to "The Great Society."

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The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Sofia Terenzio Associate Producer I

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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